Forum Discussion

MamaGoose's avatar
MamaGoose
Explorer
Aug 09, 2017

Satellite TV service while in U.S.--Shaw or Bell subscribers

Hello! We've seen Canadians with Shaw satellite dishes, I don't recall seeing Bell. I am wondering how your subscription service works. Do you get Canadian programming? Is this a Canadian sate...
Snowbirds
joebedford's avatar
joebedford
Nomad III
Aug 09, 2017
Shaw Direct will work anywhere in the lower 48. However, their latest satellite with a lot of the HD channels has footprint only in Canada.

Bell no longer works much below the 45th parallel.

Sounds like you're going to spend more than 182 days in the USA. Welcome to the I.R.S.

About Campground 101

Recommendations, reviews, and the inside scoop from fellow travelers.14,741 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 13, 2026